Arthur Swift & Partners

Edinburgh architectural firm Arthur Swift and Partners were responsible for many large scale housing projects across the UK and Ireland, many using prefabricated facade units. Formed in 1953 the practice had offices in London, Dublin and Edinburgh.

1966 – Ballymun Towers, Dublin

Architect: Arthur Swift & Partners

Designed as a quick fix for social housing needs,

1969 – St. Michael’s Estate, Inchicore, Dublin

Architect: Arthur Swift & Partners

Built on the site of the old Richmond Barracks,

1973 – Former Fingal County Council, O’Connell Street, Dublin

Architect: Arthur Swift & Partners

Truly horrendous L-shaped building that replaced several good 19th century houses and a commercial building by William G.

Arthur Swift & Partners

1966 – Ballymun Towers, Dublin

1969 – St. Michael’s Estate, Inchicore, Dublin

1973 – Former Fingal County Council, O’Connell Street, Dublin

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